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Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.

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Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.

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With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response

After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.

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Suns all but sink Bombers' AFL finals hopes in thriller

Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.

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Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash

A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive.

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Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.

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Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain

Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.

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Power surge as Pies, Bombers stay alive in thrillers

Collingwood and Essendon are still alive in 2024 and Port Adelaide made a huge move in a record-setting win over out-of-form ladder leaders Sydney.

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Tight finishes a concern for Dockers after Bombers loss

Fremantle let a 25-point lead slip against Essendon and with it, slipped out of the AFL top four. But coach Justin Longmuir hopes they will learn from it.

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Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive

Essendon have beaten Fremantle by a point to keep their AFL season alive and strike a blow to the Dockers' top-four hopes.

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Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.

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Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle's forward line of Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy are locked in for the long term after Treacy penned a new deal that takes him to 2030.

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Winter blows an ill wind for Brad Scott and grinds Bombers’ season to dust

After just three wins from eight starts, Essendon’s woeful recent form has their coach seething and fans lamenting yet another season down the drain

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Scott laments lack of effort in Bombers' horror show

Essendon hardly fired a shot with their AFL finals hopes on the line as Nasaiah Wanganeen-Milera and Cooper Sharman led St Kilda to an impressive win.

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Essendon want response after 'brutal' loss

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath admits the shock defeat to Adelaide was "brutal" but the Bombers have no other choice than to look forward, not back.

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Bombers' Scott wants sub abolished to help doctors

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes abolishing the sub will help doctors and clubs better deal with head injury assessments during a game.

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Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

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Crows' Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week'

Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.

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Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Adelaide have kicked the final three goals of the match to pinch a two-point thriller against Essendon, leaving the Bombers' finals chances delicately poised.

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Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

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No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide have quickly moved on from the flashpoint involving Essendon ruckman Sam Draper in a narrow loss in round six.

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Communication on AFL rule crackdowns key: Bombers coach

After umpires were red-hot on not paying marks after short kicks, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the AFL should communicate rule crackdowns to clubs in advance.

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No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

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